All clients are important to our boutique firm. Coordinated goals and litigation plans, combined with 125 years of experience defending wrongful death, catastrophic injuries and punitive damage claims help drive cases to prompt and efficient resolution. Our adversaries know that where necessary, we can be counted on to try high stakes litigation matters, given our firm's 120+ jury verdicts.
In addition our firm has achieved great results at arbitration hearings and appeals. Whether it is pre-suit mediation of a fatality within months of the loss date or trying a nuisance value property damage case, we position matters for resolution.
In addition our firm has achieved great results at arbitration hearings and appeals. Whether it is pre-suit mediation of a fatality within months of the loss date or trying a nuisance value property damage case, we position matters for resolution.
Services
Studnicka & Poulakidas LLC has chosen as its goal the fulfillment of the needs most often cited by its clients.
We provide a thorough initial case assessment within days of a file assignment.
We then develop a proactive discovery plan with our clients and provide timely and accurate updates of all significant developments.
Most importantly, we make a concentrated effort to provide timely responses to any questions, concerns or recommendations of our clients.
Studnicka & Poulakidas LLC has also determined that the best way to establish long-term relationships with our clients is to provide top quality legal service at reasonable rates.
We provide a thorough initial case assessment within days of a file assignment.
We then develop a proactive discovery plan with our clients and provide timely and accurate updates of all significant developments.
Most importantly, we make a concentrated effort to provide timely responses to any questions, concerns or recommendations of our clients.
Studnicka & Poulakidas LLC has also determined that the best way to establish long-term relationships with our clients is to provide top quality legal service at reasonable rates.
A founding partner, Jim Studnicka takes pride in the cases he has taken to jury trial and successfully defended for clients.
Jim is well versed in Federal and State Courts and focuses his practice on death claims or catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, brain damage, and amputation.
Jim has extensive experience in the areas of construction negligence, premises liability, transportation negligence, products liability and professional malpractice.
Jim also provides presentations regarding premises liability, tender issues, and Medicare regulations to give clients a better understanding of Illinois law.
Jim is well versed in Federal and State Courts and focuses his practice on death claims or catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, brain damage, and amputation.
Jim has extensive experience in the areas of construction negligence, premises liability, transportation negligence, products liability and professional malpractice.
Jim also provides presentations regarding premises liability, tender issues, and Medicare regulations to give clients a better understanding of Illinois law.
Mark G. Poulakidas focuses his litigation and trial practice on the defense of transportation claims, suits involving construction negligence and construction defect, premises liability claims, and products liability actions, frequently involving catastrophic and neurological injuries and wrongful death claims.
Mark also advises clients on the scope of insurance coverage, exclusions, blanket and special endorsements, and tenders of defense and indemnity.
He is experienced in the prosecution and defense of declaratory judgment actions, contract matters, and other commercial and employment law causes of action.
Mark also advises clients on the scope of insurance coverage, exclusions, blanket and special endorsements, and tenders of defense and indemnity.
He is experienced in the prosecution and defense of declaratory judgment actions, contract matters, and other commercial and employment law causes of action.
John B. Racanelli has had primary responsibility for catastrophic injury cases, property damage, bodily injury, subrogation and contribution claims.
John has extensive experience with pre-trial negotiation and is responsible for the resolution of hundreds of civil matters involving construction negligence and defect, products liability, and premises liability.
John has professional designations with the Insurance Institute of America and the American Educational Institute as a senior claim law associate.
John has extensive experience with pre-trial negotiation and is responsible for the resolution of hundreds of civil matters involving construction negligence and defect, products liability, and premises liability.
John has professional designations with the Insurance Institute of America and the American Educational Institute as a senior claim law associate.
Michael L. Abel concentrates his practice on insurance defense, premises liability, transportation, and catastrophic injuries.
Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Michael practiced at a Chicago area firm where he focused on personal injury cases and commercial litigation.
He performed all aspects of trial work and his tireless efforts led to the successful disposition of cases through settlement and at trial.
Michael has the strong communication and organizational skills necessary to ensure his clients receive the advocacy they deserve.
Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Michael practiced at a Chicago area firm where he focused on personal injury cases and commercial litigation.
He performed all aspects of trial work and his tireless efforts led to the successful disposition of cases through settlement and at trial.
Michael has the strong communication and organizational skills necessary to ensure his clients receive the advocacy they deserve.
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